US Bridges

State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-25.76 · Structure no. 50 0514

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,117 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesDuck Pond Creek
Location09-KER-014-25.76
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.18006, -118.08064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2019)
Projected traffic17,117 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns State Route 14 over Duck Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.